The GCC market will see an increase in availability of French apples this year, as the country’s apple production is expected to reach a three-year high of 1.5 million tons. The French National Apple and Pear Association (ANPP) highlighted that the 2023 harvest is eight percent higher than 2022 and 10 percent higher than the three-year average. This year’s crop is also unaffected by significant weather challenges.
The increase in French apple production is good news for the GCC market, as the region imports a significant portion of its fresh fruit. In 2022, the GCC imported over 1.2 million tons of fresh apples, with France being a major supplier.
Source: caterermiddleeast.com